Brinjal Recipes: Easy and Delicious Stir-Fried Brinjal and Bharta Variations

Brinjal, also known as eggplant, is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in countless ways. Whether you prefer a quick and simple stir-fry or a more complex bharta, there are countless recipes that can be made using this vegetable. In this article, we'll explore three easy-to-follow and tasty brinjal recipes: a quick stir-fry, a traditional bharta, and a flavorful masala curry.

Brinjal Stir-Fry

One of the simplest and quickest ways to prepare brinjal is by stir-frying it. Here's a basic recipe for a quick and delicious brinjal stir-fry:

Prepare a pan and add two tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splatter. Add a large chopped onion and a few curry leaves to the pan. Cook and add salt and turmeric powder. Let the onions become translucent. Add cubes of two large eggplants and stir-fry until done. Add red chilli powder and cook for 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Preparation time: Approximately 15 minutes. This stir-fry can be served with rice or roti.

Indian Brinjal Bharta

For a slightly more complex recipe, you can prepare brinjal bharta. Here's how to make it:

Roast the brinjal over a gas flame until the skin becomes charred. Uproot the upper layer of the brinjal and massage the inner layer with a masher. Saute chopped onions, tomatoes, and one green chili in a little oil. Add the mashed brinjal to the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder. Cook for a few minutes.

This bharta can be served with roti or as a side dish with rice.

Brinjal Masala Curry

If you're in the mood for a more traditional and masala-filled brinjal curry, you can follow this recipe:

Ingredients needed: Oil - 3 tablespoons Mustard - 1 tablespoon Brinjal - 1/4 kg Onion - 2 Tomato - 3 Garlic - 10 to 15 cloves, cut into small pieces Sambar Chili Powder - 4 tablespoons Curry leaves - 2 strands Turmeric - 1/4 tablespoon Salt - as required Coriander leaves - 1 cup Oil - 1 full cup Water - as required To make ginger garlic paste: 10 inch ginger, 15 cloves garlic, 1 small onion Cooking time: 35 minutes Servings: 5 Difficulty level: Easy

Steps:

Start by preparing ginger, garlic, and onion paste. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splatter, add the ginger garlic paste. Add chopped onions and sauté until the onions turn translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft. Add the brinjal and cook until it is tender. Season with turmeric powder and salt. Add sambar chili powder, curry leaves, and coriander powder. Cook for a few more minutes. Finally, garnish with coriander leaves.

This masala brinjal curry is a popular side dish in South Indian cuisine and is particularly delicious with dosa or rice. If visual guidance is needed, please refer to the provided video for detailed steps.